WNIU

WNIU

Rockford, Illinois
Broadcast area	Rockford, Illinois
Frequency	90.5 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	Northern Public Radio
Programming
Format	Public radio (Classical music)
Affiliations	American Public Media (Classical 24)
Ownership
Owner	Northern Illinois University
History
First air date	April 21, 1991 (1991-04-21) (as WNIJ)[1]
Former call signs	WNIJ (1991–1997)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	49545
Class	B
ERP	50,000 watts
HAAT	112 meters (367 ft)
Translator(s)	105.7 W289AB (Rockford)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	[ https://www.northernpublicradio.org Listen live]
Website	www.northernpublicradio.org

WNIU (90.5 FM) is a public radio station licensed to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. It is part of Northern Public Radio along with WNIJ. It primarily features classical music programming. WNIU broadcasts in the hybrid digital HD format.^[3][4]

Established in 1954, WNIU serves the Northern Illinois region. It provides a diverse range of programming to its listeners, including live classical performances, interviews with musicians, and coverage of local arts and cultural events.

Translator

Broadcast translator for WNIU

Call sign	Frequency	City of license	FID	ERP (W)	FCC info
W289AB	105.7 FM	Rockford, Illinois	49549	55	LMS

References

1. Broadcasting & Cable Market Place 1992, Broadcasting & Cable, 1992. p. A-112. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
2. "Facility Technical Data for WNIU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
3. "Station Search Details".
4. "Station Search Details".

External links

• Facility details for Facility ID 49545 (WNIU) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• WNIU in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
• Facility details for Facility ID 49549 (W289AB) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• W289AB at FCCdata.org

42.015°N 89.002°W / 42.015; -89.002